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Mercedes Viano Camshaft Sensor Issue

My 2010 Mercedes Viano with a gasoline engine is seriously messing with me. Got like 176000 km on it. Keeps starting rough, feels like it's lost half its power, and the check engine light is on. I scanned it and it's throwing a camshaft sensor error. Think it's just a dodgy wire or plug? Hoping it's not some crazy timing issues situation.

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Hmm, sensor failure on a Mercedes, eh? Reminds me of the time I had stalling engine problems with my old Opel Astra. What makes you think it's the cable or plug connection?

Well, is there anything else that would cause that camshaft position error and all those symptoms? I am hoping it isn't something more serious than a faulty connector.

Could be other things, sure. But if you're not 100% certain, and you're already seeing those symptoms, maybe save yourself the headache and get it checked at a workshop? They can pinpoint the exact issue instead of you guessing and potentially making it worse. Could save you money in the long run.

Thanks, man. I took your advice and went to a workshop. Turns out it was indeed a defective cable or plug connection to the camshaft sensor like I suspected, they fixed it for about 95€. At least it wasn't timing issues or a completely gone sensor!

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